Football

Tiger of a signing day

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | February 9

National Signing Day was going to be feast or famine for the Auburn Tigers.

Chizik announces offensive coordinator

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 24

Auburn coach Gene Chizik announced the evening of Jan. 22 that Scot Loeffler of Temple University will be Auburn's offensive coordinator in 2012.

Getting defensive

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 19

For a defense to be a feared unit, it must have a calling card, a reputation, a personality to hang its hat on.

Brian VanGorder brings NFL and head coaching experience to Auburn's defensive coordinator position. (CONTRIBUTED)

Chizik lures coordinator from professional ranks

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 12

After a month of rumors and speculation about the vacant defensive coordinator position, coach Gene Chizik found his guy, and he had him tagged from the very beginning.

Atlanta Falcons' Brian VanGorder named Auburn defensive coordinator

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 9

Former Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder was named Auburn's new defensive coordinator today.

Behind bowl week

By Robert E. Lee / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | December 30

With only one practice left until kickoff, the Tigers look to add to their four-game bowl win streak Saturday in the 44th annual Chick-fil-A Bowl.

Aubie gets the crowd of Auburn students in Jordan-Hare Stadium pumped up at Saturday's Iron Bowl against the University of Alabama. (Robert E. Lee / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR)

Spirits are still high after 7-5 season

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | December 1

As defending champions, Auburn was intent to give the new season its all.

Fans must accept BCS, like it or not

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | December 1

The BCS is flawed. There's no denying that. At the same time, the BCS is also exactly what college football needs.

Tigers washed ashore by Crimson Tide in 76th Iron Bowl

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | November 27

Following ESPN College GameDay's fourth Iron Bowl appearance, the Auburn Tigers fell 42-14 to the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide in the 76th annual rivalry game Saturday.

Tigers prepare for annual rivalry

By Megan Smith / WRITER | November 26

This Saturday, thousands will be watching the one game that is talked about all year in Alabama: the Iron Bowl.

Tigers recover at Homecoming

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | November 19

Auburn celebrated the 2011 installment of Homecoming and Senior Day with a 35-16 victory over Samford on a day that former Auburn player and Samford coach Pat Sullivan returned to the Plains.

Tigers suffer loss against Georgia

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | November 14

The No. 24 Auburn Tigers suffered another conference loss for the 2011 season after falling to the No. 14 Georgia Bulldogs 7-45 in the Deep South's oldest rivalry Saturday evening in Athens, Ga.

Tigers anticipate upset against SEC East leader

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | November 10

After making it out of October with a 3-2 record, Auburn (6-3, 4-2 SEC) begins the first leg of "Amen Corner" as they travel to Athens to take on SEC East leader Georgia (7-2, 5-1) Saturday.

45 things to do besides Auburn football

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | November 3

For those of you who find yourselves hopelessly lost without Auburn football, fear not! Consider the weekend off a vacation for your vocal cords and your liver.

Tigers bounce back after fall from rankings

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 30

The Auburn Tigers (6-3, 4-2 SEC) finished their October gauntlet with a 3-2 record capped off with a 41-23 victory over the Ole Miss Rebels (2-6, 0-5 SEC).

Freshman wide receiver Trovon Reed escapes LSU's defense in the first half of Saturday's game. (Todd Van Emst)

Auburn drops from polls after LSU loss, confident for Saturday against Ole Miss

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | October 27

After dropping from the Associated Press poll following a 45-10 loss to the No. 1 LSU Tigers away in Baton Rouge, La., last weekend, the Auburn Tigers are looking to heal bruised spirits with a victory over the Ole Miss Rebels Saturday evening.

Fog machines and sparks highlight the Tigers' run out of the tunnel prior to the Florida game in Jordan-Hare Stadium. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers chomp Gators 17-6, await LSU in Baton Rouge

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | October 20

After a 17-6 conference victory over the unranked Florida Gators Saturday, the No. 20 Tigers (5-2, 3-1 SEC) gained the confidence they'll need to face the No. 1 LSU Tigers (7-0, 4-0 SEC) away in Baton Rouge this weekend.

Tigers succeed against Gators

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | October 16

The No. 24 Auburn Tigers (5-2, 3-1 SEC) returned home to beat the unranked Florida Gators (4-3, 2-3 SEC) 17-6 in Jordan-Hare Stadium Saturday.

Stakes high after Razorback loss

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 13

Auburn coach Gene Chizik has been called "The Will Muschamp before Will Muschamp."

Kicker sets new goals

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 13

Cody Parkey knew the cleats he was stepping into would be hard to fill. Wes Byrum, starting kicker from 2007-10, made numerous game-winning kicks throughout his career and kicked the most famous field goal in Auburn history last year in the BCS championship game. Parkey knows Byrum left Auburn a legend, but the sophomore kicker wants to carve his own niche.